Just because you can't make it to the Kentucky Derby this weekend doesn't mean you can't hold your own Derby Day at home. In addition to learning the Kentucky tune, there are a few additionl Kentucky tips and tricks you can learn to make your weekend a winner.

1. Join the Hat Parade: Not just the women get to wear crazy hats, grab a Fedora or random hat you have in your closet and party in pastels. Throw a Derby themed event and have the wildest hat contest, or most original. Women love dressing up for events and wearing a big hat for the Kentucky Derby is a great excuse.

2. Play some fantasy Derby: To play, visit: www.roadtotheroses.com. Create an account, select your stable of 10 horses, 2 jockeys and 2 trainers. Make sure to come back each week and activate 5 of your horses for that week's prep races. The better your stable does in the weeks leading up to the Derby, the more points you score. The more points you score, the better chance you have to win. Overall winner get's a VIP trip to next years Kentucky Derby. If you didn't have time to play fantasy, get a pool going at your party for the winner of the Derb.

3. Master the Mint Julep: It is vital that you know how to make the drink of the Derby. Show your female guests your drink skills and combine these ingredients for the ultimate MJ:

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Silver Julep Cups

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